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01/27/2026

ADOT’s Name-A-Snowplow Contest is back!

ADOT’s Name-A-Snowplow Contest is back again and we’re asking for Arizonans to help name a few of our snowplows! When winter storms roll through our state, ADOT’s snowplow operators work tirelessly to clear highways of ice and snow, helping...
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01/25/2026

PODCAST: Looking ahead to Southern Arizona projects for 2026

In this 10-minute episode of On the Road With ADOT, Public Information Officer Garin Groff discusses Southern Arizona improvements that are starting, continuing and finishing in 2026, including major upgrades for the Tucson area.
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Two steel bridges with arched supports and railings cross over a dry, rocky landscape with sparse vegetation under a cloudy sky.
01/21/2026

Salt River Canyon Bridge: Get your steps in while seeing Arizona’s beauty

The 1934 US 60 Salt River Canyon Bridge still exists - and pedestrians can still walk on it.
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11/29/2012

From the ADOT Archives: The Superstition Freeway

This view might look somewhat familiar to all you East Valley commuters out there… Taken on May 16, 1979, the above photo shows a construction crew working on the Superstition Freeway in Mesa.
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11/27/2012

Crossing the gore area is not allowed

If it’s been a while since you studied up on the Arizona driver license manual, you might not recall that it is against the law to drive through a gore area ... or that it's three points against your license if you violate this traffic rule.
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11/16/2012

ADOT ready for winter season; snow removal a priority

Winter isn’t officially here yet, but Arizona has already received some snowy weather this month. Don’t worry … the season’s early start hasn’t caught ADOT off guard.
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11/14/2012

Class C permits help oversize loads travel safely through the state

As you can see in the video, applying for and receiving a Class C permit from ADOT isn’t just a formality – it’s a critical step that helps ensure safety on the state’s roads.
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11/09/2012

From the ADOT Archives: A 1972 public meeting

From the way we build roads, to the cost of materials and even the number of cars driving on the street – it’s safe to say things have changed since 1912 when the Arizona Highway Department was first established.
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Repaired bridge over Noon Creek
11/07/2012

Construction wraps up on SR 366 improvements

Sometimes seemingly minor road upgrades lead to big-time improvements for drivers … Take the Swift Trail project in Graham County, for example. Crews currently are wrapping up work on the project that sits along SR 366
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Tall saguaro cacti extend upward toward a blue sky with scattered clouds.
11/06/2012

Landscaping research earns honors

Successfully transplanting a cactus from one spot to another takes more than just a green thumb…
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11/02/2012

Connect with ADOT through Facebook

We love using this blog to connect with you. We also love our Facebook page and just wanted to make sure you know about it.
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Passenger rail booth at community event
11/01/2012

More community events on the schedule as ADOT continues Passenger Rail Corridor Study

If you read this blog post last month, you already know that ADOT is making a call to the public for input on the Passenger Rail Corridor Study.
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10/31/2012

Drivers advised to plan ahead for Halloween traffic

"Scary" traffic conditions can occur during Halloween afternoon rush hour. That's why drivers are advised to plan for extra travel time after work today due to the heavier traffic conditions that can occur on this holiday.
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